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Working in the Automotive industry requires a thorough knowledge of automotive system theory and operation, diagnostic testing and processes requiring critical-thinking skills. Anoka Technical College's ASE accredited program trains new technicians and offers Minnesota's only advanced diagnostic specialist diploma.

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+90% job placement

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$23.63/hr median wage*

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12,780+ Workers Needed*
between 2020-2030

*Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at careerwise.minnstate.edu.

Automotive Programs

The Anoka Technical College Automotive Technician program offers three awards:

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Hunter Ogden came to Anoka Tech looking for a career where he could work with his hands and find success. Now he's a student in the CNC Design and Manufacturing program and has already started his career. "If someone I knew was trying to come to Anoka Tech, I would be honest and open and say 'it's going to be hard, but it's going to be worth your time because in the long run, it's going to help you so much in your career. It's going to help you succeed'," shares Ogden. Find a link in our bio to learn more about getting started at Anoka Tech.
Students enrolling in Anoka Tech's Information Technology (IT) programs in the fall 2024 will have even more flexibility in their learning options, with courses offered entirely online and with face-to-face options available. Find a link in our bio to learn more.
The application for fall semester 2024 scholarships from the Anoka Technical College Foundation is open now. Find a link in our bio to search scholarships and apply by April 30.
Anoka Tech's welding program consists of hands-on technical courses, specifically designed to develop exceptional welding skills utilizing the major welding processes that are vital to industry. Find a link in our bio to learn more.
Anoka Tech's Information Technology programs allow students to specialize through five career concentration areas including IT Support, Software Development and more. Find a link in our bio to learn more about our Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree options.